Advanced Practice, Cardiology – Your Life’s Work in Braselton, Georgia

Georgia Heart Institute, in partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) understands that your career is more than just a job—it’s your life’s work. That’s why we’re committed to supporting every aspect of your professional journey, from clinical excellence to personal fulfillment.

We are currently seeking a Cardiology Advanced Practitioner to join our thriving and innovative team in Braselton, Georgia. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a respected, physician-led organization that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth.

Why Join Us?

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system serving more than 1 million residents across Northeast Georgia. With five hospital campuses and a network of over 1,300 providers, NGHS is committed to delivering exceptional care through:

• Clinical excellence across a comprehensive range of specialties
• Innovative technology and forward-thinking approaches to patient care
• A collaborative culture that empowers physicians and providers
• A mission-driven focus that prioritizes patients and strengthens communities
• We are committed to improving the health of our community in all we do

Practice Overview:

• EMR Platform – EPIC
• Outpatient only
• No nights, weekends, or call
• More than a dozen locations throughout Northeast Georgia
• Dominant cardiovascular market share leader in our 19+ county service area
• Performing more than 5,000 cardiac procedures and 30,000 consults each year
• Team of more than 100 Cardiologists and Advanced Practice Providers
• First hospital in Georgia to receive Emergency Cardiac Care Center (ECCC) designation
• Opportunities to participate in research and teaching residents and cardiac fellows

Working together with Advanced Practitioners like you:

• Certified Licensed Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
• Passion for quality and patient care
• Functions well in a team environment, contributing to and supporting organizational goals and initiatives

About Georgia Heart Institute

Georgia Heart Institute (GHI) is one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in the Southeast, bringing together more than 80 expert cardiologists, surgeons, and advanced practitioners across over a dozen locations. As part of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), GHI delivers comprehensive heart and vascular care—from diagnostics to complex procedures—at NGHS’s hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, and Dahlonega. With a commitment to innovation, research, and personalized treatment, GHI is shaping the future of heart care for more than 1 million people across North Georgia.

Discover Braselton, Georgia

Located at the crossroads of four counties in Northeast Georgia, Braselton is a fast-growing town that blends Southern charm, scenic beauty, and modern convenience, making it a top choice for professionals and families alike.

• Chateau Élan Resort & Winery: Braselton is home to the world-renowned Chateau Élan, offering luxury accommodations, fine dining, a full-service spa, and one of the region’s most picturesque vineyards and golf courses.
• Safe and Family-Friendly: With a crime rate significantly lower than the national average and a strong sense of community, Braselton is known for being a safe, welcoming place to raise a family.
• Top-Tier Schools and Education: The area boasts highly rated public and private schools, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and extracurricular enrichment.
• Thriving Local Economy: With a median household income well above the national average and a low unemployment rate, Braselton offers economic stability and opportunity.
• Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy access to parks, walking trails, and nearby Lake Lanier for boating, fishing, and water sports. The town also hosts seasonal festivals and farmers markets that bring the community together.
• Convenient Access: Just 45 minutes northeast of Atlanta and minutes from the NGMC Braselton campus, Braselton offers the perfect balance of small-town tranquility and big-city accessibility.

We’re Here to Support It All

To learn more or apply, contact April Knowles, Physician Recruiter with NGHS.

The Heart Center of NGMC is routinely first-in-market for breakthrough treatments, thanks to our team’s participation in national clinical trials – often as the only practice participating in a community hospital setting.  We’re also an integral part of the Northeast Georgia Regional STEMI System, which has been nationally-recognized for achieving door-to-reperfusion times well below national standards.

Practice leadership partners with hospital leadership to form a Joint Operating Committee that serves as a governing body to ensure program success.  Plus, as an employed physician, you would be further supported by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group – an employed multi-specialty team of 400+ providers spanning 30+ specialties at 50+ locations.

• More than 40 cardiologists and 40 advanced practitioners within The Heart Center
• 13 total outpatient locations
• Dominant cardiovascular market share leader in our 19+ county service area
• Team performs more than 5,000 cardiac procedures and 30,000 consults each year
• Primary services span non-invasive cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure treatment, cardiac imaging and more
• Advanced structural heart procedures and specialty programs include:
  • First practice in Georgia to implant bioabsorbable stents (July 2016)
  • Watchman
  • MitraClip
  • LARIAT
  • Alcohol Septal Ablation
  • TAVR
  • ECMO
  • Cardio-Oncology
  • Sports Cardiology
  • ASD and PFO closure
  • CardioMEMS
  • LVADs